Archive By Section - Kershaw County
Kershaw County Library’s Camden branch reopens
The Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library reopens today and will celebrate with an open house from 6 to 7 p.m.
KCC to consider proposed FAC funding
Kristen Cobb, director of the Kershaw County Fine Arts Center (FAC), reintroduced a $75,000 funding proposal to Kershaw County Council during its work session Thursday. The additional funds, Cobb explained, could be generated by the county's accommodation tax, also known as the "a-tax." She said the funding would be used towards completing construction of the Jim ...
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Each year, during the week before Thanksgiving, Homeless Coalitions throughout the state and nation observe a week of special events to focus attention on the fact that many citizens face hunger and/or homelessness, either chronically or sporadically, and for a variety of reasons. Many of the chronically hungry and homeless are elderly or are persons with mental illnesses or addictions. But many more are facing these concerns this year, often for the first time, ...
KCC examines economic development ‘roadmap’
Kershaw County Economic Development Director Peggy McLean presented Kershaw County Council with an overview of a strategic plan for economic development during its Oct. 23 meeting.
KCC set to hear development plans
Kershaw County Economic Development Director Peggy McLean will address Kershaw County Council Tuesday to outline a recently formulated strategic plan for economic development. McLean said the county retained InSite Consulting in May to develop the plan, which will help determine strategies for capital investment, ...
Defender takes lumps for assault victim
Sometimes a great story can motivate others to help. Nola Armstrong, who is helping the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter in promoting its fundraising efforts to build a new facility on Black River Road, was at the shelter recently when an emergency case came in. "A hero dog had jumped in between a man who was beating a woman with a baseball bat to protect ...
Patriot's Landing
Representatives from American Legion Post 17 and Post 195 join Capt. John Terry (center, by sign) with the Lugoff Fire Department, S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen, and S.C. Rep. Laurie Funderburk at a recent dedication of "Patriot's Landing," the new name of the refurbished boat ramp on the Wateree River at Highway 1. The project was a partnership between Kershaw County, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the federal Sports Fish Restoration Fund. The ...
Comprehensive plan offers glimpse of county’s future
The Kershaw County Planning and Zoning Commission recently completed a five year review of the county's ten year comprehensive plan.
KCC rejects school district funding request
After weeks of consideration, Kershaw County Council voted Tuesday to deny the Kershaw County School District's (KCSD) request for a 4.7 millage increase, a move that would have generated about $500,000 annually for local schools.
Our place in history
Local Camden residents Col. Lanning Risher and Dr. John DuBose III are two men whose ancestry can clearly be traced back to the Huguenots who fled France in the late 1600s and early 1700s. Recently retired, these men -- who have spent their working lives in the Camden community -- recounted their family stories. Col. Lanning Risher served as headmaster for Camden Military Academy from ...
KCC may set public hearing time limits
Kershaw County Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to consider implementing public hearing rules, a move that could set time limits for speakers at a public hearing involving setting the millage rate.
KC library expands in visitors, online usage
Despite the growing shift from reading hardcover books to reading digital downloads via the Internet, the Kershaw County Library continues to grow according to Library Director Amy Schofield.
Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter aiming for new home
Columbia businessman Austin Meyer and his wife, Lane, say they will match donations toward a new animal shelter in Kershaw County, up to a limit of $1 million in matching funds.
KCC carries out DIT investment deal
Kershaw County Council unanimously approved a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes (FILOT) agreement with Diversified Information Technologies (DIT) during its meeting Tuesday, finalizing a deal estimated to generate at least 20 full-time jobs.
KCC looks to finalize DIT investment deal
Kershaw County Council will hold a public hearing and hold third reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes (FILOT) agreement with Diversified Information Technologies (DIT) during its meeting Tuesday.
Articles by Section - Kershaw County
McCaskill settles lawsuit against KCSO for $75,000
Kershaw County's insurance carrier will pay former Kershaw County Sheriff Steve McCaskill $75,000 to settle his defamation lawsuit against the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO). The lawsuit and four others were originally directed against current Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews as an individual over comments he made soon after taking office in 2011. However, Matthews has maintained he was speaking as a county official, so all the lawsuits were redirected against the KCSO. <p ...
Bethune mayor addresses PD, budget rumors
At a public hearing and regular Bethune Town Council meeting Thursday, council invited citizens to voice their thoughts and opinions regarding its proposed Fiscal Year 2014 budget. During the public hearing, Mayor Carlisle Davis said that the budget had been available to the public the week before but that "not a single person" obtained a copy.
KCC hears feedback on budget appropriations
Tuesday's Kershaw County Council meeting kicked off with a public hearing in which Billy Smith, the Santee Wateree Transit Authority Board Representative for the area, took the opportunity to remind council of how important funding is to keep transportation in parts of the county intact. Smith that said "$18,000-plus" may be cut for the 2013-14 fiscal year and that if there is no money, there may be no routes.
Inabinet earns volunteer service award
Joan A. Inabinet recently received the Robert N. Pryor Volunteer Service Award from Confederation of Local Historical Societies (CLHS) at its Landmark Convention in Spartanburg. Presenting her with the award were CLSH President J.R. Fenell and Ex-Officio Mike Scoggins.
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